Description
A perfectly crispy, golden-brown chicken fillet seasoned with zesty lemon and bold black pepper, tucked between a soft, toasted bun. Crisp lettuce and a smooth mayo add the perfect finishing touch. A burst of flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Breadcrumbs:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Marinade:
- 1 cup buttermilk
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 hamburger bun
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Slice chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner pieces.
- Prepare Breading: Combine flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Prepare Egg Wash: Whisk egg and water in a separate bowl.
- Prepare Breadcrumbs: Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Bread Chicken: Coat chicken in flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs.
- Cook Chicken: Fry breaded chicken until golden and crispy.
- Toast Bun: Toast hamburger bun until golden.
- Prepare Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and zest.
- Assemble Sandwich: Spread sauce on bun, add chicken, lettuce, tomato, parsley, and top bun.
- Serve: Enjoy the crispy lemon pepper chicken sandwich!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken in the breading.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for more spice or add hot sauce to the sauce.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper cooking.
- Bake instead of frying for a lighter option.
- Customize with toppings like pickles, cheese, or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
